# The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

> A radiant Technicolor swashbuckler turns Robin Hood’s outlaw rebellion into a buoyant fusion of swordplay, romance, humor, and populist justice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5951

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Adventure, Romance, Action
- Director: Michael Curtiz, William Keighley
- Cast: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone, Claude Rains, Patric Knowles, Eugene Pallette, Alan Hale, Melville Cooper
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029843/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: buoyant, romantic, witty, family movie night, classic film afternoon

## Synopsis

A legendary outlaw fights for justice while navigating love and treachery in a divided kingdom.

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- [The Court Jester (1955)](https://ember.film/movie/6745)

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